Super Bowl MVP quarterbacks from same Austin high school face off

Long before New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees and Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Nick Foles were Super Bowl MVPs, the two were simply Westlake High School Chaparrals in Austin, Texas.

Colin Kaepernick still has strong support from NFL players, survey shows

Former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick is still receiving tremendous support from current NFL players despite not playing a down of football in more than two years.

Sarah Thomas to become first woman to officiate NFL playoff game

NFL official Sarah Thomas will become the first woman to work an NFL playoff game on Sunday for the Patriots-Chargers matchup in Foxborough, according to Football Zebras.

Say goodbye to AT&T Park, the San Francisco Giants now play Oracle Park

The Giants ball park now has a new name. It'll no longer be called AT&T Park after the baseball team announced a Redwood City software company bought the naming rights. 

AT&T Park to be renamed after Oracle

The home of the San Francisco Giants is reportedly getting a new name. The team plans to make the official announcement Thursday, but word has leaked that the Giants have reached an agreement to rename AT&T Park to Oracle Park. 

Man attempts to rob female UFC fighter, gets beat-up

A would-be robber unknowingly chose a professional fighter as a victim. And instead of leaving with her phone and other belongings, the man earned himself significant bruises and some viral face time in all the wrong ways, according to a Twitter post from UFC President Dana White.  

College football concert in San Jose cancelled due to strong winds

A winter storm swept through Northern California bringing strong winds, downing power lines and causing the cancellation of a OneRepublic and Ellie Goulding concert on Sunday.

That Kid's Got Game: High school sophomore makes 50-foot buzzer beater

A 15-year-old North Carolina boy born to a basketball family did what he knows: Made a basket. A long basket. And then the internet made it go viral.   

UC Berkeley football player dies six days after medical emergency

A teenage football player for the University of California-Berkeley football team died Saturday, six days after suffering a medical emergency.

Texans' Deandre Hopkins pledges playoff check to help Jazmine's family

Texans' player Deandre Hopkins announced that he would dedicate his playoff check this week to help Jazmine Barnes' family with the funeral costs.  Hopkins tweeted that the picture of Jazmine touched his heart, and he vowed to help in any way possible, "When I see Jazmine Barnes' face, I see my own daughter. I'm pledging my playoff check this...

Tens of thousands to visit South Bay for college football championship

Tens of thousands of visitors are arriving in the Bay Area for college football's biggest game. The playoff final between Alabama and Clemson won't be played until Monday night at Levi's Stadium but parts of downtown San Jose are already transformed. 

Domestic violence charges dropped against Reuben Foster

Domestic violence charges against former 49ers linebacker Reuben Foster have been dropped. The charges stemmed from an alleged incident last November. 

Confusion as Warriors' Steph Curry invites everyone to free party to celebrate 10 years in The Town

Warriors superstar Stephen Curry is throwing a huge party to show his appreciation for the city of Oakland, to celebrate his 10th season in The Town, but there was confusion and anger Wednesday outside his new popup as customers had to wait until later in the week to get a free ticket.

Raiders hire new general manager, ESPN reports

The Raiders are hiring NFL Network draft analyst Mike Mayock as their general manager, league sources told ESPN, reporter Adam Schefter tweeted on Monday.